Normanton Church – Rutland Water Cycle Path loop from Thistleton

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Normanton Church – Rutland Water Cycle Path loop from Thistleton

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Normanton Church – Rutland Water Cycle Path loop from Thistleton

05:05

82.0km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.62 km

Cow Close Plantation

Forest

6.94 km

The Olive Branch

Highlight • Restaurant

The Olive Branch is a small village pub in Rutland, England’s smallest county. In 2021, this upmarket pub was awarded UK Pub of the Year, according to the Good Pub Guide 2021.

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33.1 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Normanton Church was originally known as St. Matthews Church and served as a parish church until the 1700s when the village was mostly demolished to create an estate for the …

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33.1 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Monument

An iconic and unusual Rutland landmark. Saved from demolition in the 1970's following public protest, the church now seems to float when the lake is full, at other times it …

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33.4 km

Normanton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This iconic church is Rutland's most famous landmark. It was saved from the water and is now open for guided tours that recount the history of this beautiful building and …

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34.6 km

Sailing Club Bay

Highlight • Lake

Just a pretty site to stop and stay at for a minutes breather

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34.8 km

Picturesque route around the Water, which is traffic-free and safe for children. The impact of all those cars travelling to car the parks, with bikes on board, make the approaching lanes busy for cyclists at times.

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36.9 km

Pick's Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee with a sun trap stunning view

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75.2 km

The Sun Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice country pub with range of ales. Tables out front and plenty of space for bikes. Open all day but lunchtime food ends at 1430. Traditional pub grub. BUT they …

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